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AMI Studios Receives 2012 Best of Henderson Award

Henderson Award Program Honors the Achievement

HENDERSON November 7, 2012 — AMI Studios has been selected for the 2012 Best of Henderson Award in the Web Site Design & Development category by the Henderson Award Program.

Each year, the Henderson Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Henderson area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2012 Henderson Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Henderson Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Henderson Award Program

The Henderson Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Henderson area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Henderson Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Henderson Award Program
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Henderson Award Program
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ArtBeat presented by Target, Henderson’s signature cultural arts series, will return this fall with a new installment of exciting performances, from ‘80s icons to today’s rising stars. Featured concerts include American Idol standout Casey Abrams, wowing audiences, Friday, September 7; local musician Benton Paul, performing Friday, September 28; John Parr, known for songs from the Brat Pack era, taking the stage, Friday, October 12; and Tommy Tutone of “867-5309/Jenny” fame closing the season, Friday, October 19. All shows will begin at 8 p.m. at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. Admission is complimentary.

American Idol season 10 finalist Casey Abrams hits the road to promote his self-titled debut album, taking him to Henderson for the first time as a stop on his inaugural solo tour. The gifted Abrams dazzles audiences of all ages with his distinct voice and amazing musical ability. Now, he’s ready to introduce his music to Southern Nevada, performing songs from his new album, as well as classic hits by Ray Charles and other icons.

Known as the Jonas Brothers’ favorite artist, Benton Paul is quickly making his mark on the music scene. The multi-talented crooner has toured with American Idol alum David Archuleta and has worked with such award-winning artists as The Killers. With two albums under his belt, Paul is back in his hometown, performing his chart-topping pop songs on a new stage. Devoted fans will enjoy such hits as “Run,” “Jen’s Song” and “I Only See.”

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter John Parr will visit Henderson for the first time as part of his Military Tour 2012, which supports his summer release of his new patriotic album, The Mission. Parr, who hit it big in the ‘80s, will salute American troops with a totally awesome concert for fans. The music legend will perform songs from The Mission, as well as the tunes that made him famous, including the 1985 #1 single, “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion),” “Naughty Naughty,” “Restless Heart,” “The Best a Man Can Get” and many more. In addition, Parr will donate proceeds from The Mission’s album sales to the USO and USA Cares to help raise funds, support and build awareness for the rehabilitation of the military and their families.

Thirty years ago, Tommy Tutone had everyone dialing the world’s most famous phone number. Now, decades later, the popular ‘80s band takes to the road, performing its first concert in Henderson. The group will entertain audiences with a retro concert, featuring its 1982 smash, “867-5309/Jenny,” and much more.

In addition, ArtBeat will also include a pre-show, which will start at 6:30 p.m., complete with a variety of complimentary performances by local musicians, art displays and demonstrations.

For additional information, visit HendersonLive.com or call the City of Henderson Cultural Arts & Tourism Department at (702) 267-2171.

The City of Henderson supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Advanced notice may be necessary to ensure that appropriate accommodations will be provided. For full telephone, use Relay Nevada by dialing 7-1-1.

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Destination Henderson, just a quick cruise from the Las Vegas Strip and McCarran International Airport, will host Southern Nevada’s largest car show, Super Run, September 20-23, 2012 in historic downtown Henderson. The all-ages event will feature four days of classics, competitions and concerts. Spectator admission is complimentary.

“Super Run appeals to such a diverse audience,” said Jacob L. Snow, Henderson City Manager. “Car enthusiasts throughout the U.S., and across the globe, are coming to Henderson for the car show. We look forward to welcoming these visitors to our premier destination.”

Henderson’s Super Run is a Mecca for classic car enthusiasts. Now in its 13th year, the nostalgic affair will take visitors back to the days of yesteryears, showcasing more than 1,000 vintage vehicles, hot rods and muscle cars. The automotive tribute will also contain a variety of high-powered challenges for fans to watch, including the roaring engines contest and the ever-popular burn-out competition.

In keeping with tradition, Super Run will also feature two complimentary performances by two award-winning entertainers. The concerts will kick off September 21 with country music star Jerrod Niemann, performing smash hits like “Lover, Lover” and “What Do You Want.” Then on September 22, fans will get their kicks with Route 66 – The Musical, featuring top songs from the ‘50s and ‘60s.

As part of the hot rod fun, a collection of Henderson resorts will offer special room deals, discounted as low as $39 a night, during Super Run. Such hotels include AAA Three-Diamond-rated Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, Wingate by Windham and a number of Marriott properties, all of which feature appealing amenities for all types of travelers.

For a complete list of participating hotels, please refer to VisitHenderson.com. When making reservations, be sure to mention the designated booking code. Subject to room availability.

For more information on Super Run, please visit the website, VisitHenderson.com, or call the City of Henderson Cultural Arts & Tourism Department at (877) 775-5252. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

The City of Henderson supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Advanced notice may be necessary to ensure that appropriate accommodations will be provided. For full telephone, use Relay Nevada by dialing 7-1-1.

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Today, according to industry experts, the only way to make money in the music business is to turn an artist into a brand — then do everything in your power to maximize that brand’s value.

The first step on this path still involves music. Songs make an artist famous in the first place, and allow the artist to define his or her brand. Touring can also be lucrative; spending on concerts in North American surpassed spending on recorded music in 2009, and stood at $9.5 billion in 2011, up almost 20 percent from four years before. But tours are also expensive to produce, so they aren’t necessarily as profitable for the artist as they initially appear. For that reason, artists have gotten increasingly creative with their business ventures.

“Ten years ago, if you had a hit song on the radio, and you had a great tour, then you’d sell a million records, two million records. That’s not necessarily the case anymore. But today, if you have a hit song and you have a sold-out tour, then other ancillary opportunities are available to you: sponsorships, endorsements, TV, movie, animated features … all different types of things,” LaPolt said. “Recording an album really has become like a promotional tool.”

So once an artist becomes popular through music, the four members of his or her management team (agent, manager, lawyer, business manager) work to turn fans’ goodwill into revenue. They secure deals for music-merchandise manufacturers to sell keychains with their clients’ faces on them, get their clients lucrative judging positions on reality TV shows and help broker clothing-design jobs with apparel companies.

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WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S. economy is losing strength and repeated a pledge to try to boost growth if hiring remains weak.

The Fed took no new action after a two-day policy meeting. But it appeared to signal in a statement released after the meeting a growing inclination to take further steps to lift the economy out of its funk. The Fed noted that growth had slowed over the first half of the year, with job creation slackening and consumer spending tapering off.

The Fed reiterated its plan to hold its benchmark short-term interest rate at a record low near zero until at least late 2014.

Market reaction to the Fed’s announcement was muted. Stocks fluctuated slightly after the statement was released and ended the day lower.

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 33 points to 12,976, and broader indexes also closed down. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note increased from 1.50 percent to 1.52 percent.

The statement was slightly different than the one issued after the Fed’s last meeting, June 19 and 20.

via Federal Reserve Says U.S. Economy Is Losing Strength, Takes No New Action.

Kodiak Tactical Systems / Spartan International Consulting
Completed a major overhaul of both company websites and added a full ecommerce shopping cart for their product line www.kodiaktactical.com. Paul Brandley, founder and lead instructor for Spartan and Kodiak was great to work with and I’m looking forward to working with him a lot in the future.

Ashley Tesoro and Tesoro Records
Made several updates to AshleyTesoro.com in preparation for the upcoming release of Ashley’s new album Simply Worship. Also created a new logo for the Tesoro Records sub-label Sacred Music which produced Ashley’s new album. Completed work on and all new Tesoro Records website, also in preparation for the record launch. Working with the Tesoro’s, Anthony and Ashley, is always a great experience. They are high energy people with so many things going on, each project is a new learning experience.

LukaFrame.com
A new website for a long-time client. Carlos has been a client for years and recently contacted me to help him with his new venture LukaFrame Keepsake Plaques. Wishing you much success on this new endeavor Carlos.

Rampage Races
Reworked an existing concept (designed by artist Alex Raffi) for RampageRaces.com. This website project was simple and fun. I used Wordpress with the Genesis Framework to integrate the existing artwork into a comprehensive online experience. Though this project is still in the beginning stages of development, it is live and Rampage is promoting it, so I decided to include it in this update. I’m also thinking of running in this event next September so check out www.rampageraces.com for more info.

Nevada Broadcasters Association
Created a new brochure and an online registration page for the upcoming Nevada Broadcasters Association’s Golf  Tournament , that will raise money for the Nevada Broadcasters Foundation Scholarship. Working with Bob Fisher and Adam Sandler from NBA is always a fun and interesting experience for me. These guys are professional, highly intelligent and easy to get along with.

There’s a lot more projects in the works, over at AMI, but it’s still too early to reveal them at this time. Check back soon, I’ll be showcasing more projects in the near future.

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